RHYTHMIC BREATHING PRACTICES

Sit comfortably, with spine erect, hands resting in your lap.

Place your finger on the pulse. Inhale, counting to six pulse units.

Hold your breath, counting to three pulse units.

Exhale slowly, counting to six pulse units.

Count to three pulse units before drawing the next breath. Continue this exercise without straining yourself.

Next, inhale and hold your breath for a moment. Now pucker up your lips as if to whistle, and exhale a little.

Hold. Then exhale a little more.

Repeat till you have exhaled completely.

But remember, breathing exercises should be comfortable, so never strain.